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School Choice Forms Accepted Nov. 16, 2009, through Feb. 5, 2010

Through TUSD's open enrollment and magnet programs, your parents can apply to have you attend any TUSD school. As long as there's room, you will be accepted. Applications for the 2010-2011 school year will be accepted beginning Nov. 16, 2009.

Mail completed application to:
P.O. Box 40400, Tucson AZ 85717
Or deliver to:
School Community Services
1010 E. Tenth St., Building B. (southwest corner of 10th St. and Fremont)

School Choice Form (English): In MS Word | In Adobe PDF
School Choice Form (Spanish): In MS Word | In Adobe PDF

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Second Annual International Language Poetry Celebration Seminars, Nov. 18 and Nov. 25

The Educational Enrichment Foundation is hosting the second annual International Language Poetry Celebration. TUSD high school students are invited to submit poems in two languages (one of which is English). The poems will be publishied in both languages, and authors or the top three poems will receive scholarships to the college of their choice.

As part of the event, students are invited to attend creative writing seminars.

Seminar Dates:

When:
Wednesday, Nov. 18 (2:30-4:00 p.m.)
AND/OR
Wednesday, Nov. 25 (2:30-4:00 p.m.)
Where: Helen S. Schaefer Poetry Center, 1508 E. Helen Street
(near the University of Arizona)

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Members Sought for Technology Task Force

The Technology Task Force Team is looking for members to serve on the committee. The committee's role is to develop, implement, and evaluate the strategic long range technology plan to insure the most appropriate technologies are effectively infused in curriculum and instruction in support of TUSD. The focus will be on classroom technology to support 21st century learning and the choice programs. Examples: electronic boards, 1 to 1 computing, electronic collaboration, curriculum based applications.

The committee will meet the second Tuesday of the month. The first meeting is Tuesday, November 10, 2009, from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the Technology Services Conference Room. Parents and students are welcome.

If you are interested in representing district stakeholders, please email Jeremy Thompson at jeremy.thompson@tusd1.org.

Saturday Math Tutoring and Review

Students in grades 4-12 are invited to participate in free math tutoring sessions, Saturday mornings, 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the Vocational Building, Room 102, at Tucson High Magnet School, 400 N. 2nd Ave.

Tutoring is provided by professional engineers and students from the National Alliance of Black Engineers (NABE). Subjects include basic math, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus.

See the printable flier for dates and more information, or call 225-6247.

Printable Flier: In MS Word | In Adobe PDF

Congratulations, College Night Scholarship Winners!

Five lucky TUSD Seniors received scholarships by attending the Tucson College Night. Each of these students will receive $500 to use for tuition and fees at the college of their choice.

1. Victoria Cannon -- Cholla High School
2. Jacquelyn Squire -- Palo Verde High School
3. Benjamin Coca -- Pueblo High School
4. Joshua Weyker -- Sahuaro High School
5. Duncan Yeatts -- Tucson High School

TUSD Seniors who attended Tucson College Night on Sept. 29 at the TCC were eligible to enter their name in the scholarship drawing.

Homeless? TUSD Can Help

Preschool-aged and school-aged children have certain rights and protections under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act.
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"The Rest of the Story" Provides the Full Context

We've added a new section to our web site, "The Rest of the Story." This section provides clarification and more information about current news stories. Often, news stories present partial information which creates a limited view of the situation. In "The Rest of the Story," we'll expand upon the information presented in some of those stories to provide a fuller context. We invite you to send in questions about anything you hear or read about TUSD in the local media, so that we have the opportunity to clarify any misinformation. Remember, don't believe everything you read about TUSD, unless you read it here!

Sample AIMS Tests Available Online

Practice for the AIMS test with the sample test questions at the Arizona Department of Education web site. Sample questions for students of all tested grades are available at the AIMS Sample Test page on the Arizona Department of Education web site.

TUSD is a Safe-T-Zone

The Department of School Safety is in operation 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. To make an anonymous report regarding any on-campus concerns, including weapons, fights, graffiti, drugs, violence, or gangs, call the Safe-T-Zone Tip Line at 584-7680 or complete the online School Watch Information Sharing form.